Thursday, 31 March 2011

We enjoyed very much on the expo "Sewing for Pleasure" last weekend 26 March 2011 at the NEC Birmingham. Lots of people in the show and so many exciting products. Good work everyone! On the day, we handed out our handmade bookmarks, we are glad that people liked it and keep them in their bag.

Event: Sewing for Pleasure 2011

Time: 24 March to 27 March 2011

Location: NEC Birmingham B40 1NT

Organiser: International Craft and Hobby Fair

The Sewing for Pleasure show brings you the latest cutting edge innovations, designs and supplies for all types of stitching crafts. With over 150 exhibitors demonstrating and showcasing thousands of products, amazing displays, talks, workshops and expert advise from stitching experts and members of UK Guilds, you are sure to find lots of inspiration for your own sewing projects.

Thursday, 24 March 2011

Just got a new tutorial for you girls. Do you have some ugly useless box hanging around your house? You can revitalise them and turn them into a treasure box! Here is how you can do it.Make your own Treasure BoxProject time: approx 90 mins | Cost~ £4.00 for each box

8. Cut a piece of card (tips: thinner cards are better if it's a lidded box) to fit each side of interior of the box; Cut fabrics to fit, leaving 1cm away from the edges of the cards9. Glue the fabrics on the cards to get all the interior surfaces ready

10. Glue 4 sides of the interior & hold firmly

11. Glue the base

The exterior

12. Prepare the card the same way as before13. Glue to the top of the box

Do the same for the other half, done!Material usedOf course I became addicative and I made few more :)Japanese Jewel Box

Saturday, 19 March 2011

Simple Pearl Flower Project

Project time: approx 30minsHere is a little tutorial on how to made pearl flower

1. Draw circles on fabric using washable fabric marker2. Cut them out, curl them by putting them on top of a candle light (be careful not to burn your fingers x)3. Arrange them together & Stitch them at the base4. Pearling by threading a pearl to the centre5. Dada, It's Done!